Degree in Business Administration and Management (ADE)
The Degree in Business Administration and Management is a highly attractive option due to its strong employment rates, particularly in the private sector, and competitive salary potential. Recent data highlights its professional relevance: the latest Infoempleo Adecco Report shows that 4.5% of job listings specifically seek ADE graduates, who are eligible for 10.65% of all job offers requiring a university degree.
However, increasing market saturation means that securing a position in this field often requires more than just the degree. To maximize employability, graduates should aim to obtain a high-level English certification and develop essential “soft skills” such as communication, teamwork, and adaptability.
Study Plan
| 1st YEAR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st SEMESTER | ECTS | 2nd SEMESTER | ECTS |
| Microeconomics | 9 | Spanish and World Economy | 6 |
| Fundamentals of Business Administration | 6 | Financial Operations Mathematics | 6 |
| Economic History | 6 | Business Management | 6 |
| Mathematics | 9 | Statistics | 6 |
| Commercial Law | 6 | ||
| Total | 30 | Total | 30 |
| 2nd YEAR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st SEMESTER | ECTS | 2nd SEMESTER | ECTS |
| Financial Accounting I | 6 | Financial Accounting II | 6 |
| Operations Management | 9 | Investment Decisions | 6 |
| Human Resources Management | 9 | Commercial Management I | 6 |
| Econometrics | 6 | Macroeconomics | 6 |
| Economic Policies | 6 | ||
| Total | 30 | Total | 30 |
| 3º CURSO | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1º CUADRIMESTRE | ECTS | 2º CUADRIMESTRE | ECTS |
| Financing Decisions | 6 | Accounting Analysis | 9 |
| Commercial Management II | 6 | Cost Accounting | 9 |
| Strategic Management | 6 | International Strategic Management | 6 |
| Corporate Tax Regime I | 6 | Asset Valuation | 6 |
| Organization Theory | 6 | ||
| Total | 30 | Total | 30 |
| 4º CURSO | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st SEMESTER | ECTS | 2nd SEMESTER | ECTS |
| Commercial Research | 6 | Elective 4 | 6 |
| Financial Planning | 6 | Elective 5 | 6 |
| Elective 1 | 6 | Elective 6 | 6 |
| Elective 2 | 6 | ||
| Elective 3 | 6 | Final Degree Project | 12 |
| Total | 30 | Total | 30 |
Electives for 1st Semester: Auditing; Sectoral Marketing; International Trade Law; Financial Engineering; International Finance; Knowledge and Technological Innovation Management.
Electives for 2nd Semester: Advanced Financial Accounting; Business Creation and Simulation; Criminal Business Law; Information Resources Management; Responsible Marketing; Banking Management.
Career Opportunities
The main areas of activity for someone with a Degree in ADE include:
- Creación da túa propia empresa
- Auditoría de contas
- Consultoría
- Dirección Xeral
- Dirección económica-financeira
- Marketing, trade márketing e vendas
- Dirección da área internacional da empresa
- Banca e servizos financeiros: executivos/ as comerciais, dirección de oficina, dirección comercial, analistas de riscos, xefe/a de servizo de estudos, analistas de sociedades de valores, banca de investimento, xestión de patrimonios, carteiras e fondos...
- Outras áreas: departamentos de loxística e compras, xestión de operacións, departamentos fiscais, recursos humanos, calidade, innovación, emprendemento, desenvolvemento organizativo, responsabilidade social corporativa, departamentos de estudos; etc.
Target Audience
The Business Administration and Management (ADE) studies is designed for individuals with a strong entrepreneurial mindset and a creative spirit, who are eager to develop skills in understanding the business landscape, interpreting economic trends, and applying knowledge for effective business management. It is ideal for those with a keen interest in acquiring the competencies necessary to navigate and thrive in the world of business.